The question of paint and rust on smokers meets us at the intersection of competing aesthetics:
One is the aesthetic of gleaming commercial kitchens, polished Weber porcelain enamel, and glossy powder coat finishes on bells-and-whistles import patio gadgets made of thin sheet metal.
The other is the aesthetic of sooty BBQ kitchens, converted propane tanks, and matt-finished stove paint on heavy, welded units you need a fork lift to move around.
If we do a little self-evaluation, I think we'll have to admit that each of us leans a little in one direction or the other, or we find ourselves straddling the fence, wishing there was a way to enjoy both--either at once, or in turn--in our backyards.
It took me years to realize exactly where I fit into this myself, and how to think about paint and rust in a way that wasn't inconsistent or fickle as related to the bigger vibe I fit into most comfortably.
How about you? What are your BBQ cooker aesthetics?
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One is the aesthetic of gleaming commercial kitchens, polished Weber porcelain enamel, and glossy powder coat finishes on bells-and-whistles import patio gadgets made of thin sheet metal.
The other is the aesthetic of sooty BBQ kitchens, converted propane tanks, and matt-finished stove paint on heavy, welded units you need a fork lift to move around.
If we do a little self-evaluation, I think we'll have to admit that each of us leans a little in one direction or the other, or we find ourselves straddling the fence, wishing there was a way to enjoy both--either at once, or in turn--in our backyards.
It took me years to realize exactly where I fit into this myself, and how to think about paint and rust in a way that wasn't inconsistent or fickle as related to the bigger vibe I fit into most comfortably.
How about you? What are your BBQ cooker aesthetics?
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